The verdict
Even split — pick on price or use case. We'd pick Open Proxy Space for most teams that need free proxy list database, but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
Open Proxy Space vs ProxyNova — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, Open Proxy Space or ProxyNova?
On the entry tier, Open Proxy Space and ProxyNova are within $0.50/GB of each other is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. Open Proxy Space starts at $0.00/GB and ProxyNova starts at $0.00/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, Open Proxy Space or ProxyNova?
Open Proxy Space has the larger advertised residential pool. Open Proxy Space reports 100K+ IPs across 50+ countries; ProxyNova reports 50K+ IPs across 30+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, Open Proxy Space or ProxyNova?
Open Proxy Space edges ahead on overall success rate against our nightly Cloudflare/Amazon/Google SERP test rig. That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — Open Proxy Space is typically picked for residential workloads, while ProxyNova is often chosen for datacenter use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, Open Proxy Space or ProxyNova?
ProxyNova carries the higher trust score in our directory based on documented compliance, support responsiveness, and customer-base feedback. Both offer 24/7 channels at upper plans; only Open Proxy Space gates dedicated account managers and ProxyNova gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick Open Proxy Space or ProxyNova in 2026?
Pick Open Proxy Space when Free proxy list database. Pick ProxyNova when Free proxy list aggregator. Most teams that consider both end up with either based on price or specific use-case fit.